Summary The Jamaat-e-Islami leader also highlighted corruption in government departments, describing it as a major obstacle to the national economy
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The final round of talks between the government and Jamaat-e-Islami's subcommittee will be held on Tuesday, the party's Deputy Emir Liaquat Baloch said.
In a statement, Baloch said the meeting would take place at the Foreign Office's committee room under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar.
He urged the government to reduce the petroleum levy and take concrete measures to provide relief to the public, saying the rising costs of petroleum products, electricity, gas and taxes had become unbearable for citizens.
The Jamaat-e-Islami leader also highlighted corruption in government departments, describing it as a major obstacle to the national economy.
He said eliminating the petroleum levy and curbing alleged irregularities in gas imports could help improve the country's economic situation.
Baloch expressed confidence that Jamaat-e-Islami's efforts to secure relief for the public would prove successful.
